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as in actress
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
my sister went to drama school to become an actor
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
Benjamin Franklin was a major actor in many of the events leading up to the founding of our nation
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Recent Examples of actor
Both actors, along with Chalamet, actually sing (quite well) in the movie.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
By the end of the six-episode season, this narrative has lapsed into mawkishness, despite strong performances from Gilpin (who’s made a career on blending grit with vulnerability) and Kitsch, a perennially underrated actor who broke out in Berg’s Friday Night Lights.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Chris Hemsworth, famous for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is over 6 feet, 3 inches tall, and has two brothers, Liam and Luke, who are also actors.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Why does Torres think more international actors and projects are succeeding now?
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
By the end of the six-episode season, this narrative has lapsed into mawkishness, despite strong performances from Gilpin (who’s made a career on blending grit with vulnerability) and Kitsch, a perennially underrated actor who broke out in Berg’s Friday Night Lights.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Chris Hemsworth, famous for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is over 6 feet, 3 inches tall, and has two brothers, Liam and Luke, who are also actors.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Why does Torres think more international actors and projects are succeeding now?
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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The company sold to Crocs in 2021 for $2.5 billion, with the footwear brand collaborating with the likes of Warner Bros. and NASCAR and naming actress Sydney Sweeney its global ambassador in 2024.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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While appearing at the 90th New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Wednesday, Jean-Baptiste — who won best actress at the ceremony — expressed concern for her daughter, an LA resident.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The participants say they were deprived of medical care, food, sleep and the necessities of basic hygiene.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The ultra-violent effort achieves a kind of mesmerizing effect that, for the ready and willing participant, can feel like taking a haunted hike through your favorite new comfort watch. 6.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Medvedev, a three-time finalist and last year’s runner-up at the Australian Open, will now face 19-year-old American player Learner Tien in the second round.Ben Church, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Monk has been a key player during the Kings’ recent hot streak under interim coach Doug Christie.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, the legendary thespian and director garnered rave reviews for his role in the epic Gladiator sequel, which has become the highest-grossing film of his career, as its surpassed over $320 million worldwide.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Easy to forget, but more than a year after the actors strike ended, there’s still one group of scrappy thespians battling their employers: Video game voice performers have yet to come to terms with many of the gaming companies, including Activision, owner of the Call of Duty franchise.Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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